July 2019

autumnbelle

Hi all Im due start of July this will be baby 2, but there will be 4 year age gap. Hats off to you with 13month olds and still functioning. Im absolutely exhausted!! In bed at 9 still most evenings. Looking forward to energy coming back a bit!!

ziggy23

Feisar wrote: »

Wife is 14 weeks, apparently hoovering is bad!?! I thought it was a bit if a laugh to get me to do it but I read it a few places online.

Oh really I'll have to look this up (please say it's true 😂)

ziggy23

ziggy23 wrote: »

Oh really I'll have to look this up (please say it's true 😂)

Edit: I can't find anything to say it's not safe to Hoover I've already gotten out of cleaning the cat litter box as that is a bit unsafe due to the risk of toxoplasmosis but think I'll need solid evidence to get out of this!

Dixie Chick

I know women who have to rest shouldn't hoover but for a normal pregnancy i can't see anything to say not to hoover. Sadly !!

NewMom19

Hi all, I think I'll join here too, currently about 10+5 weeks pregnant and should be due 27th July. Booking appointment is 22nd of this month and we can't wait for that day to arrive! Husband is very wary of telling anyone before we get to the 12 weeks, my mom guessed a couple of weeks ago! This is our first, so far have been having mild nausea and exhaustion. I really hope i get my energy back in second trimester!!

Dixie Chick

Congrats NewMom!! I have been assured by many mothers that we will turn a corner soon !! I am just a few days ahead of you with my booking scan next Thursday. I had a private scan Christmas week and told some family and close friends. The way I see it, if something was to go amiss I would not want people to not know. I also think once you get to 8 weeks that the miscarraige changes dip to 3% and less each subsequent week.

ziggy23

NewMom19 wrote: »

Hi all, I think I'll join here too, currently about 10+5 weeks pregnant and should be due 27th July. Booking appointment is 22nd of this month and we can't wait for that day to arrive! Husband is very wary of telling anyone before we get to the 12 weeks, my mom guessed a couple of weeks ago! This is our first, so far have been having mild nausea and exhaustion. I really hope i get my energy back in second trimester!!

Hi NewMom and welcome. I've my booking visit on the 21st and am due on the 24th so just a few days ahead of you:)
Is anyone getting the panorama or harmony tests done? I'm booked into the rotunda next Thursday for the panorama so a bit nervous about that

Minnie2017

I didn’t bother getting the panorama or harmony done. We kinda figured we’d roll with whatever fate dealt us.

I’m sure they’ll be fine Ziggy, and you’ll get so much extra reassurance from it too. Are you going to find out the gender while you’re at it?

ziggy23

Minnie2017 wrote: »

I didn’t bother getting the panorama or harmony done. We kinda figured we’d roll with whatever fate dealt us.

I’m sure they’ll be fine Ziggy, and you’ll get so much extra reassurance from it too. Are you going to find out the gender while you’re at it?

I think it's just cos of my age and previous losses if it comes back clear I'll be finally able to relax a bit.
Think I will actually I've a feeling it's another boy though not sure why.

dove2011

Hi all

Happy New Year, got into the second trimester yesterday delighted- nearly everyone knows now need to tell my boss was gonna tell him today but he has called in sick.
All good super tired and struggling to climb a stairs these days. Need to get back to walking and eating healthier- the pounds are piling on. Is anyone doing Slimming World while pregnant.
So finally got my date for my booking scan which is next Thursday- I will be 15 weeks- gotta love Kerry University Hospital. Hope the next few months fly by.

Bought a few maternity items on sale which was great and need to get some bras... otherwise its decluttering and waiting.

How is everyone?

LegacyUser

hi again everyone, and Happy New Year! hopefully the next few weeks will bring a surge of energy for everyone. I'm feeling really worn out and my mood is low..working night shifts doesn't help and my partner works away so I feel I've a lot to contend with, but I'm grateful nonetheless. 2019 is going to be mega busy!

Minnie2017

That’s mad dove, you’re going for your booking appt next week and I’m going for my second appt.

I’m finding this pregnancy is flying by. I think that’s coz the little lad is keeping me on my toes. I’m having another hormental day today - been on the brink of tears all day and feeling very meh. Which is unlike me.

NewMom19

Can i ask what style of maternity wear people buy? (I suppose it's mostly personal preference!!) I was in Dunnes yesterday in Stephen's Green and they had a black and very dark blue pairs of over bump skinny jeans for 25 euros so i picked up a pair for later on. My own jeans are starting to be a little tight and am wondering do people buy the elasticated waist jeans and wear those for a few months or wear the over bump. I'm so confused! I went into mothercare to see if they had the waistband expander thing in stock, they didn't and the lady said they fly out when they do come into stock. Where i work it's casual wear so don't tend to wear trousers etc.

dove2011

NewMom19 wrote: »

Can i ask what style of maternity wear people buy? (I suppose it's mostly personal preference!!) I was in Dunnes yesterday in Stephen's Green and they had a black and very dark blue pairs of over bump skinny jeans for 25 euros so i picked up a pair for later on. My own jeans are starting to be a little tight and am wondering do people buy the elasticated waist jeans and wear those for a few months or wear the over bump. I'm so confused! I went into mothercare to see if they had the waistband expander thing in stock, they didn't and the lady said they fly out when they do come into stock. Where i work it's casual wear so don't tend to wear trousers etc.

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Hi Newmom

I bought a few jeans over the bump in red herring- they were fab- hopefully they still fit me. Got tracksuit pants in asos- have worn them for last 2 year so need to reinvest.
I went into swamp before Christmas and got this very stretchydress, handy to wear with tights and leggings. I bought a pair of new look black trousers so handy just for work. And I used to wear stretchy dresses (baby no 1) at work so will be reusing them.
If I wear black jeans with a black stretchy top I bought a few coloured blazers (went up a size) and they worked perfectly for any occasion. Maybe I wasnt that fashion forward but was comfortable. I also had a few kimono tops to go with jeans and wore vest tops under them.... Been from Kerry relatively limited with maternity wear...
Telling work on Friday! Finally can breath and get rid of the scarves

NewMom19

Thanks a million Dove2011, just had a look at debenhams there and good reductions still on some of their jeans still in my size - yay!

I have only told my line manager and the boss in work as i had to have a H&S risk assessment done, my boss said most people here wait until they are about 16 weeks to tell, ha! I reckon it will be fairly obvious by then!! I'd say a few people are suspicious anyway, I can't stomach coffee any more and have been drinking various teas the last 2 months, plus not drinking at the work Christmas party. Anyway, as you say, it will be nice not having to wear scarves and big cardigans after i tell them!

ziggy23

I got a few maternity leggings and tops in Little woods, must have a look in Debenhams.
Is there such a thing as maternity knickers? My belly is starting to hang over my regular pants it's awful looking 👀😳

jlm29

Had to buy a bigger pair of work trousers today- I’m pretty sure I wore the other ones until at least 22 weeks the last time -gah! I have maternity ones, but they seemed a bit massive when I tried them on a few weeks ago, though I think it might be that they’ve got a much wider leg, so they seemed huge.
I really need to leave the Christmas eating habits behind me, or I’ll be positively ginormous by July

Minnie2017

ziggy23 wrote: »

I got a few maternity leggings and tops in Little woods, must have a look in Debenhams.
Is there such a thing as maternity knickers? My belly is starting to hang over my regular pants it's awful looking 👀😳

Last time round I got great maternity drench knicks in H&M but they don’t have them anymore. If you spot any good maternity undercrackers that don’t look like granny pants let me know.

I have the bump hang too and they’re starting to press against my section scar which isn’t the comfiest

ziggy23

Minnie2017 wrote: »

Last time round I got great maternity drench knicks in H&M but they don’t have them anymore. If you spot any good maternity undercrackers that don’t look like granny pants let me know.

I have the bump hang too and they’re starting to press against my section scar which isn’t the comfiest

Yep I've a lovely overhang going on leggings falling down as I walk. I got a few maternity leggings on littlewoods but I'll definitely keep an eye out for the undercrackers 😂

autumnbelle

Any of you find your diet desperate since Christmas I am literally gaining by the day but its from all the rubbish im eatting!!!

Feisar

Where is the best place in Dublin to get maternity jeans, the ones with the stretchy top things. Will be heading up to Dub with my wife at the weekend, very little around Mullingar.

jlm29

Feisar wrote: »

Where is the best place in Dublin to get maternity jeans, the ones with the stretchy top things. Will be heading up to Dub with my wife at the weekend, very little around Mullingar.

I love Debenhams maternity jeans. Have also bought from new look in the past

Minnie2017

Feisar wrote: »

Where is the best place in Dublin to get maternity jeans, the ones with the stretchy top things. Will be heading up to Dub with my wife at the weekend, very little around Mullingar.

I like new look and mothercare for them. Morhercare have a few styles on sale at the moment too

ziggy23

autumnbelle wrote: »

Any of you find your diet desperate since Christmas I am literally gaining by the day but its from all the rubbish im eatting!!!

Yes!!! It wasn't great beforehand though in fairness...

Dixie Chick

Hi everyone!

I made my first baby purchase today. Attached is the link here , it is a really good offer. I intend to breastfeed and express and top up with formula if needed (no medals for martyrs in my books lol) and this is a full set that works out at about 63 with exhchange rate, it is a deal today on amazon. It was a friend recommended to me as she had gotten the same deal in mothercare for over 100 when on sale there

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07C55N9XW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B07C55N9XW&linkCode=as2&tag=ripoffsandg04-21&linkId=1aa97be040aba7cfac3070da2d94ef16

jlm29

Dixie Chick wrote: »

I intend to breastfeed and express and top up with formula if needed (no medals for martyrs in my books lol)

It’s quite possible for non-martyrs to breastfeed exclusively, just so you know!

Anne_cordelia

jlm29 wrote: »

It’s quite possible for non-martyrs to breastfeed exclusively, just so you know!

Completely agree.

Dixie Chick

I did not mean any offense in that comment at all and I know many women who do bf exclusively with no issues but I also know many who struggle and persist even though they are miserable. I just want to be prepared, it is my first baby.
My wording was meant to be lighthearted not insulting so apologies if I have irked you.

autumnbelle

Dixie Chick wrote: »

Hi everyone!

I made my first baby purchase today. Attached is the link here , it is a really good offer. I intend to breastfeed and express and top up with formula if needed (no medals for martyrs in my books lol) and this is a full set that works out at about 63 with exhchange rate, it is a deal today on amazon. It was a friend recommended to me as she had gotten the same deal in mothercare for over 100 when on sale there

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07C55N9XW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B07C55N9XW&linkCode=as2&tag=ripoffsandg04-21&linkId=1aa97be040aba7cfac3070da2d94ef16

Really good offer dixie chick thanks

ziggy23

Lidl have their baby event on this week too. I haven't bought anything yet I'm still a bit nervous tbh. Might feel a bit better next week after my booking visit.
How's everyone feeling? I'm 13 weeks today and still exhausted:-(